City of Midland City Council met Feb. 10.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
A quorum of the City Council intends to be physically present at the aforementioned location. The City Council may discuss, consider, and take action on any item listed on this agenda.
OPENING ITEMS
1. Invocation – Pastor Joe Russo, Stonegate Fellowship Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
3. Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, or periods of time including, but not limited to:
3.a Visit Midland Recap & Future Outlook Presentation
3.b Presentation of Proclamation for “Iris Hall-Sanders Day”
CONSENT AGENDA
4. MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4.a REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 27, 2026
5. 2026-015 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CITYWIDE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROGRAM TO REECE ALBERT, INC. OF SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000.00; APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
6. 2026-016 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOLE-SOURCE, 24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR A LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERA SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AT A TOTAL COST OF $451,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
7. 2026-017 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CHOICE PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE § 271.102 (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (PROVIDE SOUND GOVERNANCE & FISCAL MANAGEMENT)
8. 2026-018 – RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RESTROOM FACILITIES LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A RESTROOM FACILITY STRUCTURE AT SPARKS PARK THROUGH BUYBOARD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $243,772.00; APPROVING $31,228.00 FOR PROJECT-RELATED COSTS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: 2) (GENERAL SERVICES) (STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE)
9. 2026-019 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805201 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 1 – GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,307.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO CONDUCT A BUSINESS IMPACT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOP A BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN AND A DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN, WHICH WILL ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING CRITICAL CITY FUNCTIONS, QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF DISRUPTIONS, AND PROVIDE ACTIONABLE, DOCUMENTED PROCEDURES TO RESTORE OPERATIONS WITHIN REASONABLE TIMEFRAMES; APPROVING $44,703.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $149,010.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
10. 2026-020 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805101 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 2 – ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO CONDUCT A TABLETOP EXERCISE TO TEST THE CITY OF MIDLAND’S READINESS WITH A SIMULATED ATTACK AND PRACTICE INCIDENT RESPONSE PROCESSES AND WORKFLOWS; APPROVING $24,000.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $80,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
11. 2026-021 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5805301 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 3 – MITIGATION) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO IMPLEMENT A CENTRALIZED SECURITY EVENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY TO STRENGTHEN THE CITY’S ABILITY TO DETECT, ANALYZE, AND MITIGATE CYBERSECURITY THREATS; APPROVING $60,000.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $200,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
12. 2026-022 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION NO. 5362202 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (OBJECTIVE 4 – WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) FOR A REQUEST OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,800.00; SAID GRANT FUNDS, IF AWARDED, SHALL BE USED TO UNDERTAKE THE RENEWING COURSERA PROJECT THAT CONSISTS OF A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COVERING COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS IN CYBERSECURITY, CLOUD COMPUTING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND OTHER CRITICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES; APPROVING $4,200.00 IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT OF $14,000.00; DESIGNATING THE CITY COMPTROLLER AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL REPRESENTING THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE GRANT WRITER, AND THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT, DENY, OR MODIFY ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT (DISTRICT: ALL) (IT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
SECOND READINGS
13. 10709 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VI, “POLICE REGULATIONS” OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11, “SEX OFFENDER REGULATIONS”, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SEX OFFENDER (1) FROM RESIDING WITHIN 1,500 FEET OF PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN COMMONLY GATHER AND (2) FROM ENTERING PREMISES WHERE CHILDREN COMMONLY GATHER; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM FINE OR PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (FIRST READING HELD DECEMBER 16, 2025) (DISTRICT: ALL) (POLICE DEPARTMENT) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY)
14. 10715 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.10-ACRE GENERAL UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 1A, BLOCK 31A, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, SECTION 6, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN WEST KANSAS AVENUE AND WEST LOUISIANA AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET EAST OF NORTH PECOS STREET) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; SAID EASEMENT HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY RETAINED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8970, WHICH VACATED AND ABANDONED THE COTERMINOUS ALLEY RIGHT OF-WAY; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (FIRST READING HELD JANUARY 27, 2026) (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council will hold public hearings on the following items:
15. 10716 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR A 1,763-SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY VILLA ESTATES, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST WALL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET EAST OF SOUTH MIDLAND DRIVE), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A RESTAURANT FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
16. 10717 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE DESIGNATION WITH TERM FOR THE EAST 50 FEET OF LOTS 10 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 61, ORIGINAL TOWN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WEST WALL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET EAST OF SOUTH CARRIZO STREET), WHICH IS PRESENTLY ZONED CB, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ALLOWING SAID PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A LOUNGE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; MAKING SAID DESIGNATION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 3) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
17. 10718 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOTS 1 THROUGH 10, BLOCK 7, MOORE ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM TP, TECHNOLOGY PARK DISTRICT TO MH, MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WEST MONTGOMERY AVENUE AND GOODE STREET); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
18. 2026-023 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY USE OF LAND FOR OUTDOOR MUSIC ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CAMELOT ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ELKINS ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 635 FEET NORTH OF EAST COUNTY ROAD 72) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
19. 10719 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 2, SOLOMON ESTATES, SECTION 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM AE, AGRICULTURAL ESTATE DISTRICT TO PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH A STREET AND MOCKINGBIRD LANE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: 1) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
20. 10720 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.414-ACRE PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOT 4, BLOCK 10, MIDKIFF INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF A 1.078-ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST; RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
21. 10721 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING A 0.181-ACRE PORTION OF INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 9, MIDKIFF INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SECTION 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST) ON REQUEST OF ONE OR MORE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF A 1.078-ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF OTTIS ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL LOOP WEST; RETAINING A NONEXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (DISTRICT: 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES) (QUALITY OF LIFE AND PLACE)
PUBLIC COMMENT
22. Receive public comments where individuals may address the City Council on City related issues and projects not on the present agenda. Any deliberation of or decision by the City Council regarding the item being discussed shall be limited to a motion to place the item on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
23. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.101, the City Council will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government Code:
23.a Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation.
23.b Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
23.c Section 551.074, Personnel Matters
Deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, Municipal Court Presiding Judge, and Municipal Court Associate Judge.
23.d Section 551.087, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
Discuss business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives.
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